I totally agree Tiffany……crochet is definitely therapeutic. Gives me the sense of peace, confidence, accomplishment, purpose, etc. Thank you so much for this video topic. 😊🧶🦋💜
I deal with anxiety and depression, I crochet to help with dealing with both the anxiety and depression. As long as I can crochet I will always have free therapy.
I also suffer from depression and anxiety with panic attacks mixed in. Crocheting saved my life. When I crochet I don’t have to think about anything just count and create. I don’t have any friends, just my husband and biggest supporter. I take my projects wherever I go. There are lots of people out there that will not acknowledge that they have mental health issues. I’m not afraid or ashamed to talk about them. I’ve never taken any meds to combat this, just talking and crocheting has helped me through some tough times. Kudos to all of you out there dealing with the same maladies and sharing.
Thank you for this video Tiffany. I have fought depression since I was really young. I’m 60 now and the last few months have been really bad. Along with the Clinical Depression I deal with Social Anxiety and ADHD. Right now I don’t even leave my home except for doctors appointments-and it’s hard going to those. I have my groceries delivered. I began crocheting 7 months ago. It has really helped with the anxiety, without crocheting I start having anxiety. So I can say it really does help. I’ve been meeting quite a few people in the crochet community and many going through the same as me. So this video will touch a lot of us. 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience! You are so brave for opening up about your struggles.💖 It fills my heart that crochet has been able to help you and that you have been able to find a supportive community! 💖💖💖🧶🧶🧶🤗🤗🤗
I am a cancer survivor and I found that crochet has helped me manage my hormones without needing so many medications. To me, it felt freeing! I'm 27 now and I'm thinking about going to school to be an art therapist. If art helped me, I bet it would help other kids too and I would be honored to be a part of that!
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! It's beautiful to hear how crochet has been healing for you. I too feel called upon to help kids start crocheting and provide them with an outlet option if they start to feel overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious. It's a pretty big deal.💖
I first noticed the mental health benefit when I realized it satisfied my ADHD need to fidget, but in a productive way because at the end, I had an item to use or gift. It gave my need to fidget a purpose and a positive outcome. I later began to see the benefit to my anxiety and depression and even my OCD, and beyond that it even helps my physical health like arthritis, keeping my hands moving. That sense of accomplishment is such a great release of dopamine, and has also helped build my self confidence. Thank you for addressing this topic!
You are AWESOME ❣️❣️I never thought about crochet in this way. But you are 💯 right. I feel so relaxed when I crochet. It gives me a feeling of peace. Thank YOU for shedding a positive light on this.
Thank you so much for speaking about this topic. There are so many people feeling depressed, lost, and alone. Crochet and other yarn works are such a great way to connect with others and feel welcome. I wish all of you happy crochet, and please look for support if needed. You're not alone.
Thank you for bringing up this healing side of crocheting. Creating with your hands, colours, yarns and with textures is so much more than "just a hobby" for many of us. 🩷
I have been devastated since my mom passed away almost 2 years ago. I am just now getting back to crocheting. I am learning that it is a comfort and helps me relax and not think so much ❤
Thank you for the acknowledgment,Tiffany. I have struggled since my 20’s and on and off now into my 60’s. You are correct about the distraction and refocus of repetitive tasks. And accomplishment factors in battling depression and anxiety. A few years ago I found repetitive design drawing. Very helpful in redirecting thoughts. In the last couple years I rediscovered crochet through UA-cam. Never thought I could ever do all those stitches! But being a visual learner, I found great joy in the things I made with those “ fancy” stitches….And as you mentioned, color, texture and just the feeling and warmth of the different fibers can actually change the way you think and feel. And if you can share with someone in some way, the positive reenforcement can even change your brain chemistry. There is an actual science behind it. Keep your mind sharp and your hands moving! All the best…🧶👍🥰
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. It's great to hear that you've found such a helpful outlet for your struggles. Love how you mentioned being able to change your brain chemistry. We just need to get the word out and even remind people who already crochet how they might be able to make the craft even more beneficial to their mental health. 💖💖💖
I began crocheting while recovering from double knee replacement surgery I knew some basics but having UA-cam to actually learn more and yes it is definitely helpful with depression We live in a world that puts extreme pressure and anxiety on us all
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I really appreciate you sharing that crochet did help you with your depression! You are so right, the world we live in does put a lot of pressure and anxiety on us. I'm so glad that something we love to do can also love us back by helping us with our mental health. 💖💖💖
Tiffany thank you for this timely video. Your words make me realize how depressed I am about the Palisades fire. I use down in SoCal. I went to school in the Palisades and heard the other night that my former middle school had indeed burned. The park across the street…that also burned. An episode of Lassie was filmed there decades ago (before you were born). Other places I knew have no doubt burned. Downtown Palisades was obliterated. My orthodontist had an office a couple blocks from school…it’s no doubt gone. Pali high where my sisters would’ve gone to school…who knows? And the hills….my heart aches. I use to ride those hills with my horse. The hills themselves might still be there but the vegetation is gone. Will Roger’s has burned. I spent weekends hotwalking polo ponies there. I won my first ribbon with my horse there. I cling onto my memories because there no pictures from that era. No home movies. And as an older adult I know that someday those memories will fade. The pain I feel is NOTHING compared to so many who literally ran for their lives. They have NOTHING. Even big name stars…they lost everything. Yes, they have funds to help tide them over for a time. But the loss they feel is the same as you and me. The reason media writes about big name stars is to put a face to the fire…that if this can happen to them…it can and does happen to us. For now, my former home is in the evac zone. So far as I can tell it’s still standing. But I fear it has smoke damage…hopefully that can be repaired but one never knows. I haven’t picked up my crochet in about a year. I went through some pretty traumatic stuff in the fall of 2023. Heart surgery and then back surgery. And you’re telling me that crochet might help to heal my broken heart? It’s pretty late this evening…I have some chores in the morning…but I promise to start crocheting tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for letting me speak here.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and I'm so sorry to hear about the devastating impact the fire has had on you. 💖 It sounds like you have been through quite a trying experience. I cannot say for 100% certainty that crochet will be able to help you with leaps and bounds BUT what I can share with you are the stories that people have shared with me and how crochet really saved their lives. If anything, it is absolutely worth a try! If you find you need a community to connect with and be a part of I would love for you to come join me in my Crochet Club. Even if it is just for the FREE 7 Day Trial. I wish for you love and joy. 💖💖💖
@ well it’s been a bit of a slow start but I got a whole round done! It’s for a horizontal something…blanket or scarf. I had to remember the pattern! My wrists are aching and it’s time to rest them. But thank you for helping me restart and get out of myself.
I don't suffer from depression per se, but more leaning to stir crazy, due to family health circumstances. Crochet keeps me sane, and I get great pleasure from seeing the response to my gifts. I now crochet for charity as well, keeping me with the feeling of being useful. Plus the community of crochet is invaluable. You are never alone with a hook in your hand. Best wishes to all
Instant subscriber. I’m a sewist and quilter that needed more travel crafts. I learned to crochet about 55 years ago from a special Great Aunt and Grandma. I haven’t made anything yarn projects in over 30 years. So last week before some grandkids time, I thought it would be fun to teach them and make some beanies. Three hats done and it’s been quite a revelation. I have ocd, anxiety and adhd and this week has been so calming. Especially while riding in the car. I’m glad to have rekindled this craft and now it can be part of my meditation and prayer time. It also seems to work with my emdr thought processing. Great video and I look forward to seeing more from your channel.
WELCOME! I'm so glad you found my channel. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story. I can't tell you how happy it makes me that you are enjoying crocheting and what it is doing for you. 🤗💖🧶
Hi Tiffany Hansen right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your UA-cam channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects
Tiffany your awesome to discuss this crochet matters. I love this because i had a very bad health problem i had loose weight and the only way i was successful to loose weight was to crochet!!!! I called it the crochet diet!!! It worked! For me. I set a goal, i got started and croched 6 clankets in one month i was so shocked everyone noticed my weight. They were so oroud of me i finally know just how essential crocheting is . Not only did i loose weight but i went back to the dr. And he was amazed how did i do that. I told him and he said unbelievable never heard that before. All of my brother and crochet sisters on this utube made my life so happy just keep doing what your doing we need each. This community is so so beautiful. I love all of you and i love crochet!!!! Keep crocheting ❤
Thank you, thank you for addressing this. ❤️ Also thank you for the shout out to occupational therapy! I’m a retired o.t. and have enjoyed crocheting for almost 10 years now
It definitely helps me. It's also great therapy for my hands and helped me get some of my use back. My therapist told me to keep crocheting because it was doing more for me than they were
Thank you so much for this video .. a great topic for discussion .. since my husband was diagnosed with a significant medical condition 3 - 4 years ago, I have been nibbling around the edges of depression, certainly dealing with high anxiety .. I have crocheted for years but started quilting a few years ago and I have unfortunately let my crochet slip away a bit .. quilting can be stressful at times, but I have never found crochet to be so .. I have continued to buy yarn in anticipation of a project, so I have quite a stash .. I do believe I will start something this evening .. thanks again for this very insightful video ❤
Thank you for sharing your story with me. I'm so glad that you also find crochet helpful to mellowing anxiety. I'm so excited for you to start a project tonight! I hope you have fun! 💖💖💖
Thank you Tiffany I suffer with anxiety depression and panic attacks.but when I crochet it helps so much .I crochet for charity mostly baby clothes and blankets .your right about the colour too and the yarn.it has helped me so much .god bless everyone out there and happy crocheting.💝💝💝
I took crochet back up 20 years ago when my husband died suddenly, young. I had severe depression it was the only thing I could do that I felt somewhat ok. Now it’s my go to daily, for every single thing.
My heart goes out to you deeply. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I know that is not always easy. I'm so happy that crochet is helping you! 💖💖💖
I am so grateful I found you and this video. I started crocheting a year ago, and it has helped my depression, ptsd, and anxiety so much! I was also excited to learn about the 7 x 9 squares project!
Color affecting mood is so true - throughout childhood I vacillated between blues and purples, but when I was in college I was shopping for new bedding and found a comforter that had a lot of bright orange in it. From that instant, orange became my favorite since it's such a happy color. Might be a bit obvious from my logo colors haha.
I learned this method for my Anxiety I have three teenage boys (17,14,14,16) all very stubborn and argue with Papa a lot. My Anxiety hits the roof. One day I just grabbed my yard n it released all the pressure from my shoulders and my mind I find it's the perfect getaway so that I can focus and regroup. I used to do diamond dotz but my eyes got worse I have glaucoma and cataracts so I can't see correctly. It gets cold here so I make blankets but lately I have added a soft sheet connect on the back. My grandsons love it, it holds more heat The method with the yarn is excellent I recommend it highly🎉
I totally agree! When I became extremely ill 15 years ago, I could barely move my body (not depression) & that was extremely hard. I eventually picked up my crochet hook & some yarn as I'd crocheted as a child. I only managed a few stitches in a day, but eventually that was a round & then a granny square & eventually lots of granny squares to become a blanket over that year. It was a very slow process, but I now crochet nearly every day & it lifts my mood, gives me a sense of purpose as donate to a lot of charities & also reduces my anxiety levels. I'm now a very prolific crocheter. Most of all it brings me JOY in my life! 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
I have anxiety!! It helps my anxiety a lot! I don’t think about stuff that will put me in to my anxiety attacks. Love crocheting and love to see the outcome of what I have crocheted a d my family loves what I crochet and they ask me to crochet them stuff and I do! Make me happy!! Thanks Tiffany for this video! This was needed! ❤❤
Survived some serious health conditions, through the grace of God and my son's support. It took me more than 4 years of recovering medically and mentally during Covid (lost 4 immediate family members and 6 close friends during that time, major grief!) and then financially picking up the pieces after. In July '24, I finally could pick up a hook and a book and complete a row. I never gave up, I just kept trying until I felt like I could. I watched many UA-cam channels and kept crochet pattern books within my reach. My joy has always been in art and crochet, it fulfills a need in me and keeps me happy. My crochet is back and I go to weekly crochet group again. My group complains that I am setting the bar too high for them to compete making charity projects. haha. I have to remind them it's not a competition. I am making up for lost time and VERY grateful to be able to do for others again. My art sadly has not returned, but it will in God's time. My advice: Do all that you can do, when you can do it. Strive for personal fulfillment, not attention and notoriety. Keep moving, until you can't. I'll rest when I'm pushing up daisies.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! My heart goes out to you. I am so grateful you opened up. Perhaps someone will be able to resonate with you with a similar experience and maybe find hope in healing. 💖💖💖
I started understanding many things about myself lately and restarted learning Amigurumi and I was happily surprised how it did indeed soften my current crisis of depression and help me recover just how I have heard. That's incredible. 😄 It seems like a marvelous grounding work too. It helped a lot, to focus and clean mind too. 😄
❤ Thank you Tiffany it's so true 😢 it help me alot after my mom and dads passed also with my divorce. I love to crochet and help others. Blessings to you and all crochet teachers. I can't buy much yarn unless it's cheap or at flea markets but I get very happy with a find 🤣😂
Oh Monica! Thank you so much for the Super Thanks! It means more than you know. I'm so happy you this video resonated with you. I'm going to make a whole series on this topic and I'm hoping it can make a positive impact. 💖
You are so welcome! I hope it helps you get through this time of year! 💖 I listen to my followers and I hear this topic come up often. Felt compelled to speak out. 💖
I have chronic depression and anxiety (20yrs), 17 of those yrs is due to my daughter passing away, I also have agoraphobia (past 3 yrs). I only leave the house if i have an appointment. Last march i went through a rough time and a friend I met a few yrs bk on tiktok, who i now regard as family talked me through how to crotched on VC. I made the Audrey 2 plant from little shop of horrors and it took me a while to make it, but I kept going and yes it got me through that bumpy road I was on. I am still new to crotchet and without help I am clueless 😆, but I practice everyday with different stitches. To anyone going through a hard time, please remember its a bad day not a bad life and crotcheting or any form of art/crafting will definitely help you. ❤
Its the little projects completed successfully just given a sense of success. I didn't get the hoover out but I did make a coaster and mughug with the remnants I had from other larger projects.
I'm so happy you liked this video topic! OH! I actually listed all of the yarns I showed in the video in the description section below for you to get more information. 🤗🧶💖
There are stories behind everything that you crochet. I know I have many items I've made and always given away and I made them with love. The people I gave them to also have stories. Depression is real but I never realized that crochet could help. I took a year off after my brother died. I'm back to a new project and feel alive again.
Crochet and knitting have literally saved my life - I am currently semi-estranged from my son and grandsons. When I crochet for someone; I pray. Making an afghan and scarf for my grandsons.
I'm Student of IICT Bhadhohi. Which is college of Yarn technology and textile. After seeing your all vedios miss I can say that, you are making very informative vedio.❤
I’m excited to hear about your college! What an incredible opportunity to learn so much about yarn and textiles! 🧶 And thank you so much for your kind words. 💖💖💖
I'm Audhd, because of that I did receive the diagnosis of having cronical anxiety and dystimia when I still was a kid Noone gived me tools to properly deal with it and I kind of pushed through things as I could until I couldn't anymore. Lately I've been working on new things and on flexibility, I've been testing my creativity and giving it motivation to create and inspiration. Then lately I've been exploring my boundaries for creativity. I started doing again crafts and other arts that I did set aside in the past. One of those where amigurumi, and by some extension crochet. I never realized in the past how many cute and also useful things I could do with it and how it could help me improve my mental health. I was never a fan of doing sweaters or other things like carpets and fluffy decorations and so on (I have rhinitis too), so I never found motivation for learning crochet or tricot but than I realized that I could do useful things that true do matter for me (like gloves, beans, pouchs, etc) or things that I find cute and apreciate the act of doing it and the apreciation of the art and the creation and it's result and that I didn't need to keep the things that I create and if keeping it I could protect it of dust or just making things that I can easily wash often. I noticed that it's the ACT of creating that I love and that it's great and healthy, and fun (very fun), it's the enjoying the walk that is the true appreciated thing of the journey and seeing where your walk send you and appreciating the view. I noticed how any craft may help mental health a lot and make our art, creativity, hearth sing (be happy) 😄💖🌟🪷🧘😊 I'm still dealing with many things but doing art is truly improving my helth, I can see it. The hard thing is starting but once I start to do something I feel the love and fun of it. I love it. I'm starting to incorporate at least one creative activity each day for me to do, preferably one that creates a result so my hearth sings happily from turning the world more pretty and happy each day. 😄🤍💖🌟
Thanks for asking! This yarn is Queensland Collection FIJI in the color 1005 Block Island. You can find it at KnittingFever.com. I agree! It is very pretty! 😊🧶💖
Hello I am a brand new subscriber today 😊. I am Canadian and I live in Ontario. I tried to join your crochet club community but was unable to make it work. Are you able to help me with this ? Thank you
Hi Tanya! Welcome to my channel! I would be more than happy to help you become a member of my Crochet Club! I actually have 3 members that live in Canada that I see often. I'm sure we can get you in as well. Please email me and let me know where things start to get stuck. email: info@crochetwithTiffany.com 💖💖
I totally agree Tiffany……crochet is definitely therapeutic. Gives me the sense of peace, confidence, accomplishment, purpose, etc.
Thank you so much for this video topic. 😊🧶🦋💜
I deal with anxiety and depression, I crochet to help with dealing with both the anxiety and depression. As long as I can crochet I will always have free therapy.
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I also suffer from depression and anxiety with panic attacks mixed in. Crocheting saved my life. When I crochet I don’t have to think about anything just count and create. I don’t have any friends, just my husband and biggest supporter. I take my projects wherever I go. There are lots of people out there that will not acknowledge that they have mental health issues. I’m not afraid or ashamed to talk about them. I’ve never taken any meds to combat this, just talking and crocheting has helped me through some tough times. Kudos to all of you out there dealing with the same maladies and sharing.
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I share you pain. Thank you for making me feel better in that I'm not alone❤
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Trouble with friendships too
Much needed! Thank you so very much 🧶
Thank you so much for the feedback. I felt like I really needed to bring this up. 💖💖💖
Thank you for this video Tiffany. I have fought depression since I was really young. I’m 60 now and the last few months have been really bad. Along with the Clinical Depression I deal with Social Anxiety and ADHD. Right now I don’t even leave my home except for doctors appointments-and it’s hard going to those. I have my groceries delivered. I began crocheting 7 months ago. It has really helped with the anxiety, without crocheting I start having anxiety. So I can say it really does help. I’ve been meeting quite a few people in the crochet community and many going through the same as me. So this video will touch a lot of us. 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience! You are so brave for opening up about your struggles.💖 It fills my heart that crochet has been able to help you and that you have been able to find a supportive community! 💖💖💖🧶🧶🧶🤗🤗🤗
I always bring a small project to my doctors' appointments - helps to pass the time in the waiting room and of course it's very calming.
I am a cancer survivor and I found that crochet has helped me manage my hormones without needing so many medications. To me, it felt freeing! I'm 27 now and I'm thinking about going to school to be an art therapist. If art helped me, I bet it would help other kids too and I would be honored to be a part of that!
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! It's beautiful to hear how crochet has been healing for you. I too feel called upon to help kids start crocheting and provide them with an outlet option if they start to feel overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious. It's a pretty big deal.💖
I first noticed the mental health benefit when I realized it satisfied my ADHD need to fidget, but in a productive way because at the end, I had an item to use or gift. It gave my need to fidget a purpose and a positive outcome. I later began to see the benefit to my anxiety and depression and even my OCD, and beyond that it even helps my physical health like arthritis, keeping my hands moving. That sense of accomplishment is such a great release of dopamine, and has also helped build my self confidence. Thank you for addressing this topic!
You are AWESOME ❣️❣️I never thought about crochet in this way. But you are 💯 right. I feel so relaxed when I crochet. It gives me a feeling of peace. Thank YOU for shedding a positive light on this.
You're welcome! I'm so glad you feel the same way about crochet. 🧶🤗💖
Thank you so much for speaking about this topic. There are so many people feeling depressed, lost, and alone. Crochet and other yarn works are such a great way to connect with others and feel welcome. I wish all of you happy crochet, and please look for support if needed. You're not alone.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, I couldn't agree more! 💖
Thank you for bringing up this healing side of crocheting. Creating with your hands, colours, yarns and with textures is so much more than "just a hobby" for many of us. 🩷
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I have been devastated since my mom passed away almost 2 years ago. I am just now getting back to crocheting. I am learning that it is a comfort and helps me relax and not think so much ❤
Thank you for the acknowledgment,Tiffany. I have struggled since my 20’s and on and off now into my 60’s. You are correct about the distraction and refocus of repetitive tasks. And accomplishment factors in battling depression and anxiety. A few years ago I found repetitive design drawing. Very helpful in redirecting thoughts. In the last couple years I rediscovered crochet through UA-cam. Never thought I could ever do all those stitches! But being a visual learner, I found great joy in the things I made with those “ fancy” stitches….And as you mentioned, color, texture and just the feeling and warmth of the different fibers can actually change the way you think and feel. And if you can share with someone in some way, the positive reenforcement can even change your brain chemistry. There is an actual science behind it. Keep your mind sharp and your hands moving! All the best…🧶👍🥰
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. It's great to hear that you've found such a helpful outlet for your struggles. Love how you mentioned being able to change your brain chemistry. We just need to get the word out and even remind people who already crochet how they might be able to make the craft even more beneficial to their mental health. 💖💖💖
I began crocheting while recovering from double knee replacement surgery I knew some basics but having UA-cam to actually learn more and yes it is definitely helpful with depression
We live in a world that puts extreme pressure and anxiety on us all
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I really appreciate you sharing that crochet did help you with your depression! You are so right, the world we live in does put a lot of pressure and anxiety on us. I'm so glad that something we love to do can also love us back by helping us with our mental health. 💖💖💖
Tiffany thank you for this timely video. Your words make me realize how depressed I am about the Palisades fire. I use down in SoCal. I went to school in the Palisades and heard the other night that my former middle school had indeed burned. The park across the street…that also burned. An episode of Lassie was filmed there decades ago (before you were born). Other places I knew have no doubt burned. Downtown Palisades was obliterated. My orthodontist had an office a couple blocks from school…it’s no doubt gone. Pali high where my sisters would’ve gone to school…who knows? And the hills….my heart aches. I use to ride those hills with my horse. The hills themselves might still be there but the vegetation is gone. Will Roger’s has burned. I spent weekends hotwalking polo ponies there. I won my first ribbon with my horse there.
I cling onto my memories because there no pictures from that era. No home movies. And as an older adult I know that someday those memories will fade.
The pain I feel is NOTHING compared to so many who literally ran for their lives. They have NOTHING. Even big name stars…they lost everything. Yes, they have funds to help tide them over for a time. But the loss they feel is the same as you and me. The reason media writes about big name stars is to put a face to the fire…that if this can happen to them…it can and does happen to us.
For now, my former home is in the evac zone. So far as I can tell it’s still standing. But I fear it has smoke damage…hopefully that can be repaired but one never knows.
I haven’t picked up my crochet in about a year. I went through some pretty traumatic stuff in the fall of 2023. Heart surgery and then back surgery. And you’re telling me that crochet might help to heal my broken heart? It’s pretty late this evening…I have some chores in the morning…but I promise to start crocheting tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for letting me speak here.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and I'm so sorry to hear about the devastating impact the fire has had on you. 💖 It sounds like you have been through quite a trying experience. I cannot say for 100% certainty that crochet will be able to help you with leaps and bounds BUT what I can share with you are the stories that people have shared with me and how crochet really saved their lives. If anything, it is absolutely worth a try! If you find you need a community to connect with and be a part of I would love for you to come join me in my Crochet Club. Even if it is just for the FREE 7 Day Trial. I wish for you love and joy. 💖💖💖
@ well it’s been a bit of a slow start but I got a whole round done! It’s for a horizontal something…blanket or scarf. I had to remember the pattern! My wrists are aching and it’s time to rest them. But thank you for helping me restart and get out of myself.
Love this chat about how crochet can help. I love the connection with other people who enjoy crochet.
Thank you ❤
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Thank you when you are trapped in situations crochet gives you a freedom that I can’t explain. Having utube crocheters has been. Life saver
💖💖💖I'm so happy you found such a great community through UA-cam! It's extra special being a part of your crochet journey.
I don't suffer from depression per se, but more leaning to stir crazy, due to family health circumstances. Crochet keeps me sane, and I get great pleasure from seeing the response to my gifts. I now crochet for charity as well, keeping me with the feeling of being useful. Plus the community of crochet is invaluable. You are never alone with a hook in your hand. Best wishes to all
I love this! Thank you for your comment!
I have depression and anxiety. Thank you for addressing this.
Instant subscriber. I’m a sewist and quilter that needed more travel crafts. I learned to crochet about 55 years ago from a special Great Aunt and Grandma. I haven’t made anything yarn projects in over 30 years. So last week before some grandkids time, I thought it would be fun to teach them and make some beanies. Three hats done and it’s been quite a revelation. I have ocd, anxiety and adhd and this week has been so calming. Especially while riding in the car. I’m glad to have rekindled this craft and now it can be part of my meditation and prayer time. It also seems to work with my emdr thought processing. Great video and I look forward to seeing more from your channel.
WELCOME! I'm so glad you found my channel. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story. I can't tell you how happy it makes me that you are enjoying crocheting and what it is doing for you. 🤗💖🧶
Hi Tiffany Hansen right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your UA-cam channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects
I love hearing from my fellow crocheters. What kind of yarn do you use for your butterfly mosaic blanket?! 💖🧶🤗
@CrochetWithTiffany 4 weight yarn
Tiffany your awesome to discuss this crochet matters. I love this because i had a very bad health problem i had loose weight and the only way i was successful to loose weight was to crochet!!!! I called it the crochet diet!!! It worked! For me. I set a goal, i got started and croched 6 clankets in one month i was so shocked everyone noticed my weight. They were so oroud of me i finally know just how essential crocheting is . Not only did i loose weight but i went back to the dr. And he was amazed how did i do that. I told him and he said unbelievable never heard that before. All of my brother and crochet sisters on this utube made my life so happy just keep doing what your doing we need each. This community is so so beautiful. I love all of you and i love crochet!!!! Keep crocheting ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I'm so happy that you found such a wonderful outlet for your health journey! You are an inspiration! 💖🧶
I’ve been struggling with depression for the past few months. Crochet is a great way to unwind. To lose your bad thoughts
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. That is not always easy to do. 💖💖💖
Thank you, thank you for addressing this. ❤️
Also thank you for the shout out to occupational therapy! I’m a retired o.t. and have enjoyed crocheting for almost 10 years now
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Crocheting helps me out! Especially when I learn something new and I show the project off and someone buys it in a heartbeat!
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Depression is one of the most unseen disorders ! It can just drag a person to a place that they can not see recovery 💔
It definitely helps me. It's also great therapy for my hands and helped me get some of my use back. My therapist told me to keep crocheting because it was doing more for me than they were
That is amazing! I am so glad to hear that! 😊💖🧶
Crochet is calming and the creations show a sense of accomplishment❤
You are so RIGHT
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Thank you so much for this video .. a great topic for discussion .. since my husband was diagnosed with a significant medical condition 3 - 4 years ago, I have been nibbling around the edges of depression, certainly dealing with high anxiety .. I have crocheted for years but started quilting a few years ago and I have unfortunately let my crochet slip away a bit .. quilting can be stressful at times, but I have never found crochet to be so .. I have continued to buy yarn in anticipation of a project, so I have quite a stash .. I do believe I will start something this evening .. thanks again for this very insightful video ❤
Thank you for sharing your story with me. I'm so glad that you also find crochet helpful to mellowing anxiety. I'm so excited for you to start a project tonight! I hope you have fun! 💖💖💖
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Thank you Tiffany I suffer with anxiety depression and panic attacks.but when I crochet it helps so much .I crochet for charity mostly baby clothes and blankets .your right about the colour too and the yarn.it has helped me so much .god bless everyone out there and happy crocheting.💝💝💝
Absolutely helps and heals. ❤❤
I took crochet back up 20 years ago when my husband died suddenly, young. I had severe depression it was the only thing I could do that I felt somewhat ok. Now it’s my go to daily, for every single thing.
My heart goes out to you deeply. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I know that is not always easy. I'm so happy that crochet is helping you! 💖💖💖
Great conversation!❤
I am so grateful I found you and this video. I started crocheting a year ago, and it has helped my depression, ptsd, and anxiety so much! I was also excited to learn about the 7 x 9 squares project!
I am so happy you found a creative outlet that brings you so much relief and joy! 🧶🤗
I definitely use it as an escape and a way to calm down. and recenter myself.
Color affecting mood is so true - throughout childhood I vacillated between blues and purples, but when I was in college I was shopping for new bedding and found a comforter that had a lot of bright orange in it. From that instant, orange became my favorite since it's such a happy color. Might be a bit obvious from my logo colors haha.
That’s amazing! I love how you found such a happy color for you!
What a great idea for a series. Excellent video. Winter is especially hard. Crochet helps my anxiety.
I agree that winter can be a tough time, thank you for sharing your experience with crochet helping you! 💖🧶
I learned this method for my Anxiety I have three teenage boys (17,14,14,16) all very stubborn and argue with Papa a lot. My Anxiety hits the roof. One day I just grabbed my yard n it released all the pressure from my shoulders and my mind I find it's the perfect getaway so that I can focus and regroup. I used to do diamond dotz but my eyes got worse I have glaucoma and cataracts so I can't see correctly.
It gets cold here so I make blankets but lately I have added a soft sheet connect on the back. My grandsons love it, it holds more heat
The method with the yarn is excellent I recommend it highly🎉
I totally agree! When I became extremely ill 15 years ago, I could barely move my body (not depression) & that was extremely hard. I eventually picked up my crochet hook & some yarn as I'd crocheted as a child. I only managed a few stitches in a day, but eventually that was a round & then a granny square & eventually lots of granny squares to become a blanket over that year. It was a very slow process, but I now crochet nearly every day & it lifts my mood, gives me a sense of purpose as donate to a lot of charities & also reduces my anxiety levels. I'm now a very prolific crocheter. Most of all it brings me JOY in my life! 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
I am so moved by your story and your journey! You are an inspiration to me and all the crocheters out there. 💖💖💖
I have anxiety!! It helps my anxiety a lot! I don’t think about stuff that will put me in to my anxiety attacks. Love crocheting and love to see the outcome of what I have crocheted a d my family loves what I crochet and they ask me to crochet them stuff and I do! Make me happy!! Thanks Tiffany for this video! This was needed! ❤❤
That's so heartwarming to hear how crocheting brings joy to you and your family. 🧶🤗
I love crochet, and it is my therapy.
Survived some serious health conditions, through the grace of God and my son's support. It took me more than 4 years of recovering medically and mentally during Covid (lost 4 immediate family members and 6 close friends during that time, major grief!) and then financially picking up the pieces after.
In July '24, I finally could pick up a hook and a book and complete a row. I never gave up, I just kept trying until I felt like I could. I watched many UA-cam channels and kept crochet pattern books within my reach. My joy has always been in art and crochet, it fulfills a need in me and keeps me happy. My crochet is back and I go to weekly crochet group again. My group complains that I am setting the bar too high for them to compete making charity projects. haha. I have to remind them it's not a competition. I am making up for lost time and VERY grateful to be able to do for others again. My art sadly has not returned, but it will in God's time.
My advice: Do all that you can do, when you can do it. Strive for personal fulfillment, not attention and notoriety. Keep moving, until you can't. I'll rest when I'm pushing up daisies.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! My heart goes out to you. I am so grateful you opened up. Perhaps someone will be able to resonate with you with a similar experience and maybe find hope in healing. 💖💖💖
I started understanding many things about myself lately and restarted learning Amigurumi and I was happily surprised how it did indeed soften my current crisis of depression and help me recover just how I have heard. That's incredible. 😄
It seems like a marvelous grounding work too. It helped a lot, to focus and clean mind too. 😄
It is amazing how crochet can help us heal! 💖
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❤ Thank you Tiffany it's so true 😢 it help me alot after my mom and dads passed also with my divorce. I love to crochet and help others. Blessings to you and all crochet teachers. I can't buy much yarn unless it's cheap or at flea markets but I get very happy with a find 🤣😂
I hear you! I love finding a great deal on yarn! 🧶💖
Thank you for sharing this. It touched me deeply.
Oh Monica! Thank you so much for the Super Thanks! It means more than you know. I'm so happy you this video resonated with you. I'm going to make a whole series on this topic and I'm hoping it can make a positive impact. 💖
Thank you for sharing this video, especially at this time of year. ❤
You are so welcome! I hope it helps you get through this time of year! 💖 I listen to my followers and I hear this topic come up often. Felt compelled to speak out. 💖
I have chronic depression and anxiety (20yrs), 17 of those yrs is due to my daughter passing away, I also have agoraphobia (past 3 yrs). I only leave the house if i have an appointment. Last march i went through a rough time and a friend I met a few yrs bk on tiktok, who i now regard as family talked me through how to crotched on VC. I made the Audrey 2 plant from little shop of horrors and it took me a while to make it, but I kept going and yes it got me through that bumpy road I was on. I am still new to crotchet and without help I am clueless 😆, but I practice everyday with different stitches. To anyone going through a hard time, please remember its a bad day not a bad life and crotcheting or any form of art/crafting will definitely help you. ❤
💖💖💖 Thank you so much for sharing your story! It means a lot!
Its the little projects completed successfully just given a sense of success. I didn't get the hoover out but I did make a coaster and mughug with the remnants I had from other larger projects.
Crocheting helps my depression. It gives me purpose and helps with my self confidence.
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ABSOLUTELY!
Hi Tiffany. Yes crocheting helps me immensely ❤ Question.....what is the yarn and colors being used at beginning of video? Thank you 🎉
I'm so happy you liked this video topic! OH! I actually listed all of the yarns I showed in the video in the description section below for you to get more information. 🤗🧶💖
@CrochetWithTiffany . Thank you 🥰
List of colors??
Thank you.
You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊💖🧶
Our SACK volunteers have definitely found crocheting soap sacks to be so beneficial to their lives…..in countless ways!
I believe crochet has helped me with depression and bereavement 💕
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There are stories behind everything that you crochet. I know I have many items I've made and always given away and I made them with love. The people I gave them to also have stories. Depression is real but I never realized that crochet could help. I took a year off after my brother died. I'm back to a new project and feel alive again.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I am so sorry to hear about your brother but I'm so glad that you feel alive again with crochet. 💖💖💖
Crochet and knitting have literally saved my life - I am currently semi-estranged from my son and grandsons. When I crochet for someone; I pray. Making an afghan and scarf for my grandsons.
That's beautiful. Thank you for sharing how crochet helps you.
I'm Student of IICT Bhadhohi.
Which is college of Yarn technology and textile.
After seeing your all vedios miss I can say that, you are making very informative vedio.❤
I’m excited to hear about your college! What an incredible opportunity to learn so much about yarn and textiles! 🧶 And thank you so much for your kind words. 💖💖💖
@CrochetWithTiffany 🥰 Thank you and welcome Miss
I'm Audhd, because of that I did receive the diagnosis of having cronical anxiety and dystimia when I still was a kid
Noone gived me tools to properly deal with it and I kind of pushed through things as I could until I couldn't anymore.
Lately I've been working on new things and on flexibility, I've been testing my creativity and giving it motivation to create and inspiration. Then lately I've been exploring my boundaries for creativity. I started doing again crafts and other arts that I did set aside in the past. One of those where amigurumi, and by some extension crochet. I never realized in the past how many cute and also useful things I could do with it and how it could help me improve my mental health.
I was never a fan of doing sweaters or other things like carpets and fluffy decorations and so on (I have rhinitis too), so I never found motivation for learning crochet or tricot but than I realized that I could do useful things that true do matter for me (like gloves, beans, pouchs, etc) or things that I find cute and apreciate the act of doing it and the apreciation of the art and the creation and it's result and that I didn't need to keep the things that I create and if keeping it I could protect it of dust or just making things that I can easily wash often.
I noticed that it's the ACT of creating that I love and that it's great and healthy, and fun (very fun), it's the enjoying the walk that is the true appreciated thing of the journey and seeing where your walk send you and appreciating the view.
I noticed how any craft may help mental health a lot and make our art, creativity, hearth sing (be happy) 😄💖🌟🪷🧘😊
I'm still dealing with many things but doing art is truly improving my helth, I can see it. The hard thing is starting but once I start to do something I feel the love and fun of it. I love it.
I'm starting to incorporate at least one creative activity each day for me to do, preferably one that creates a result so my hearth sings happily from turning the world more pretty and happy each day. 😄🤍💖🌟
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Great video. Thank you Tiffany. Just what I needed to hear today. New subscriber here! 😊🎉❤
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you found it helpful! 🥰
Yup I have depression and it has certainly helped
I love to crochet because it makes me feel so happy and restful xx
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Yes it can 😊
To answer the question in the video title, YES!
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What is the yarn you were using in your thumbnail because I love the colors!
Thanks for asking! This yarn is Queensland Collection FIJI in the color 1005 Block Island. You can find it at KnittingFever.com. I agree! It is very pretty!
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I needed this Tiffany x
The same concepts apply for knitters.
You’re absolutely right! 😊
Crochet is mindful but it is a solitary activity,.Exercise and socialization are more effective for me.
I’m glad you find what works for you! 💖
Hello I am a brand new subscriber today 😊. I am Canadian and I live in Ontario. I tried to join your crochet club community but was unable to make it work. Are you able to help me with this ? Thank you
Hi Tanya! Welcome to my channel! I would be more than happy to help you become a member of my Crochet Club! I actually have 3 members that live in Canada that I see often. I'm sure we can get you in as well. Please email me and let me know where things start to get stuck. email: info@crochetwithTiffany.com 💖💖
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